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ContractTermination

16 Jun 2026 at 10:04

Award

16 Sep 2025 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has initiated a procurement process for the "ORCA-Quest-2 qCMOS camera system." This project, classified within the "Cameras" industry category, is specifically aimed at acquiring qCMOS camera hardware intended for imaging applications in radiography and metal alloy solidification contexts. The procurement process reached its award stage on 16th September 2025, following a direct procurement method categorised as below threshold without competition. The contract, active as of 11th September 2025, was awarded to Hamamatsu Photonics UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Welwyn Garden City.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialised in producing or supplying imaging technology and photographic equipment, particularly those with capabilities in scientific and industrial imaging sectors. Companies seeking to expand into government contracts or augment their portfolio around high-precision imaging solutions would find this type of procurement advantageous. Although the contract under review is closed, similar future opportunities may favour businesses that can provide cutting-edge imaging solutions with a strong focus on research and technological innovation, positioning them well to engage with entities like UKRI.

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Notice Title

ORCA-Quest-2 qCMOS camera system

Notice Description

A pair of qCMOS (quantitativeCMOS) cameras for imaging of scintillators for radiography and CT of metal alloy solidification

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ae8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056516-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,025 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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